Rear Dust Lights - What are you running?

[TrailHunter]

What are you guys running for rear dust/chase lights. I need to find an amber light(s) that fits on top of the EVO Fascia and short enough to clear the tailgate... which is about 2 1/4" (on a JK) to be safe. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks

 

[CalSgt]

I run Mopar LED taillights... But Rigid has low profile chase lights in different colors and strobe options that seems appealing, except for the price

https://www.rigidindustries.com/lights/series/chase.html

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

What are you guys running for rear dust/chase lights. I need to find an amber light(s) that fits on top of the EVO Fascia and short enough to clear the tailgate... which is about 2 1/4" (on a JK) to be safe. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks

In exactly the same boat, great thread idea. I was thinking about KC's single spot beams in amber but am not sure if they'd clear the tailgate

 

[TrailHunter]

In exactly the same boat, great thread idea. I was thinking about KC's single spot beams in amber but am not sure if they'd clear the tailgate

I don't think so... specs say 2.5" and that's probably without the mount.

 

[jeeeep]

I've been looking at UTV chase lights for the cost but can also replace my existing 3rd brake light

 

[TrailHunter]

I think I could get creative with 1 or 2 Amber KC Cyclones but I'm not sure if they are bright enough to see in heavy dust...?

 

[benatc1]

I used to run the rigid ignite back there for back up lights, last time I looked they don’t make an amber light, I also have a pair of diode dynamics ssc1 ambers that I plan to put some where on my JT that are pretty small and would likely fit in that area, they seem like a pretty nice light. I can get a measurement when I get home later this week or I’m sure they have specs on line but they might fit there

 

[wayoflife]

I really like the KC Flex Single lights with amber lenses. Having followed them on the trail and in the dust, I can tell you that they work extremely well.

 

[Brute]

I got a pair of Baja Design S2's...

 

[TrailHunter]

I used to run the rigid ignite back there for back up lights, last time I looked they don’t make an amber light, I also have a pair of diode dynamics ssc1 ambers that I plan to put some where on my JT that are pretty small and would likely fit in that area, they seem like a pretty nice light. I can get a measurement when I get home later this week or I’m sure they have specs on line but they might fit there

The ignites are the perfect size.. but yeah, no amber. I’ll check out the ssc1 online.. Thanks Ben

I really like the KC Flex Single lights with amber lenses. Having followed them on the trail and in the dust, I can tell you that they work extremely well.

I really like these, and would prefer to stick with KC... but they are too big for where I want to mount them... I may be able to come up with something creative though. Thanks Eddie

I got a pair of Baja Design S2's...

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I was looking at these last night.. the size is good. Wish they made a single lens version though.. but they are a strong contender... Thanks Ed

 

[benatc1]

The ignites are the perfect size.. but yeah, no amber. I’ll check out the ssc1 online.. Thanks Ben



I really like these, and would prefer to stick with KC... but they are too big for where I want to mount them... I may be able to come up with something creative though. Thanks Eddie



I was looking at these last night.. the size is good. Wish they made a single lens version though.. but they are a strong contender... Thanks Ed

the more I've thought about it, I've also seen little light brackets that go on the top of your tail lights, could be another option. if i recall correctly rigid makes a nice clean bracket.

 

[wayoflife]

I really like these, and would prefer to stick with KC... but they are too big for where I want to mount them... I may be able to come up with something creative though. Thanks Eddie

On top of the facia, I would think they should fit just fine. I used to run Rigid D2's which are pretty damn big on top of Moby's rear cross member and they cleared the tailgate just fine. These Flex singles are way smaller.

 

[RCC]

I copied Eddie. He has all of the best ideas.

 

[TrailHunter]

the more I've thought about it, I've also seen little light brackets that go on the top of your tail lights, could be another option. if i recall correctly rigid makes a nice clean bracket.

I saw those... I don’t know.. I like the OG look of Jeep Grills and tail lights... I want something a little more hidden and subtle.

On top of the facia, I would think they should fit just fine. I used to run Rigid D2's which are pretty damn big on top of Moby's rear cross member and they cleared the tailgate just fine. These Flex singles are way smaller.

I’ll check the numbers again. If you are still using the bracket it came with... could you measure the total height with the bracket.. No Rush! Whenever.

 

[OverlanderJK]

On top of the facia, I would think they should fit just fine. I used to run Rigid D2's which are pretty damn big on top of Moby's rear cross member and they cleared the tailgate just fine. These Flex singles are way smaller.

The fascia sits way higher than you would think. I’ve tried, the cube lights like on moby won’t fit.

I ran a slim one on the fascia cause that’s all that would fit.

 

[Seahawkfan]

I decided to try this out. Those are the OEM front bumper lights I stuck in there years ago. Googled yellow acrylic and found that they sold little 4"x4" sample sizes for $2. Cut them to fit and heat gunned them fit the light lenses. Not sure if they might too much for somebody behind me, but they sucked as front driving light or fog light. And didn't do a whole lot better as a backup light. We'll see how it works out. Oh and for my camera I mounted it in the receiver plug. I don't tow.

 

[TrailHunter]

I decided to try this out. Those are the OEM front bumper lights I stuck in there years ago. Googled yellow acrylic and found that they sold little 4"x4" sample sizes for $2. Cut them to fit and heat gunned them fit the light lenses. Not sure if they might too much for somebody behind me, but they sucked as front driving light or fog light. And didn't do a whole lot better as a backup light. We'll see how it works out. Oh and for my camera I mounted it in the receiver plug. I don't tow.
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Looks Clean John! Nice job!

 

[HighwayTrout]

Thread hijack?

Can we add Gladiators to this thread? Thinking of something to replace the little reflectors in the bumper with dust/reverse lights. Looking for an ultra clean look with nothing hanging off the side or underneath.

 

[Seahawkfan]

Looks Clean John! Nice job!

Until you get close. Only sealant I had lying around was the right stuff gasket maker. Me and that shit are a mess waiting to happen.

 

[TrailHunter]

Thread hijack?

Can we add Gladiators to this thread? Thinking of something to replace the little reflectors in the bumper with dust/reverse lights. Looking for an ultra clean look with nothing hanging off the side or underneath.

I’m considering giving the KC Cyclone V2 lights a try.